1006, 2011
Saturday Night Tapas: Food & Wine Pairing
This past Saturday night I went to friend’s house for dinner club and was amazed that 4 of the 6 wines he was pouring that evening were products from [...]
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Imaginative, optimistic and harmonious. With its delicate citrus and vanilla-oak flavors, made in a pleasing style that will appeal to lovers of fruit-led Chardonnay, Hill&Dale Chardonnay is the ideal accompaniment to a lazy lunch or the exhalation of a long day. - An extremely elegant wine with impressive structure and a full, complex bouquet, well-balanced on the palate with excellent mouth feel and fruit underpinned by firm, mouth-watering acidity.
- A classic and very expressive Pinot Grigio, bright straw yellow in color with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach, honeydew melon and especially pear; medium rich, fruity, well-structured and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavors and tangy, fruity acidity on the finish.
- Versatile, fresh and vibrant. The Hill&Dale Pinot Grigio is a wonderfully fresh and vibrant wine best enjoyed young. The tropical fruit flavors on the palate make it an ideal accompaniment to leafy salads but its versatility means that you can also partner it with any other dish!
- Free-spirited, creative and well balanced. The Hill&Dale Sauvignon Blanc is an elegantly crisp dry wine with style and individuality. The layers of mouth-filling tropical fruit and gentle hints of grass make it the perfect wine to accompany a light meal or to take along to your next book club.
- The Kolbenhof Gewürztraminer is characterized by sumptuous fruit. Deep golden yellow in color with green reflexes, on the nose it is reminiscent of ripe apricot and peach intermingled with exotic fruits such as lychee, mango and passion fruit. The fruit characteristics follow through on the palate; full-bodied, luscious but dry, the opulence cut by vibrant, firm acidity finishing elegant, dry and aromatic.
- Medium-full straw yellow in color, fresh aromas of peach combined with apple and pear on the nose, elegant and zesty on the palate, harmonious in structure, round with masses of finesse and a hint of nut on the finish.
- A slight minerality compliments the crisp green apple finish. Pair this Chardonnay with grilled chicken and seafood, or with a garlic and olive oil pasta.
- Cecil De Loach has been farming Russian River Valley Chardonnay for over 30 years and was among a small group of vintners that helped define this valley as a premier Chardonnay region
- The brilliant straw color invites comparison to other white wines, but the aroma and flavor dispel that notion.
- These 20-year old vines stretch along the front 5 acres of the Hook & Ladder Estate Winery on Olivet Road.
- Crisp, clean finish with nice aromas. With “threshold” residual sugar and fine acid for balance, this wine is bright and palate-cleansing and delivers the tasty, refreshing flavors that make Pinot Gris a terrific match for many cuisines.
- Crisp, clean finish with nice aromas. Good sugar/acid balance delivers tasty, classic Washington State Riesling abundant with multiple stone-fruit flavors.
- I started working with Cold Creek Vineyard in 1990, and it has always been my favorite Chardonnay site in the state. Perhaps more than any other vineyard in the state, this site consistently produces Chardonnay of the highest quality year after year.
- Crisp and refreshing, the Bacchus Vineyard Riesling is packed with apricot, peach, floral and grapefruit flavors and aromas. Punctuated with mineral notes, the finish is bright, balanced and lingering.
- The marriage of flavors found in our white estate blend is a source of continuing entertainment for us. The vibrant floral Viognier component, the tropical fruits from our Sauvignon Blanc, or the classic green apple notes from our Mendocino Chardonnay. Therein lies the heart and soul of a well balanced blend, there is no preconceived notion of a particular flavor profile. Setting your senses free on an organoleptic scavenger hunt can be liberating.
- A seamless blend of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulence and Clairette it expresses hint of limestone and minerality along with a lovely crisp acidity.
- This wine stands out for its fruity freshness and its finesse on the palate. It may be cellared for up to 5 years, but it is preferable to drink it within the first three years in order to best appreciate its freshness.
- This fruity and fresh cuvée is the perfect complement to the bounty of the sea, including crustaceans, shellfish, and raw or cooked fish. It is also a good match for white meats and goat’s cheeses. It makes an ideal start to a meal, and is a great sipping wine to be enjoyed at any time of day.
- A decadent style, with tropical fruit flavors of mango and guava that drip with plenty of butter and spice notes. A rich anise and glazed apricot strain runs through the aroma to the finish. Distinctive and powerful.
- Apricot and mint on the nose. Supple papaya fruit on the palate. The appealing finish shows a spicy kick.